Cool group folks. Recently joined!
Salam

Looking for some thoughts on the pros/cons of contract work/temp-to-perm roles VS full time direct hire? I’ve been an EA for 30 years and have always been direct hire. I am now on the market and being approached by a lot of contract opportunities with seemingly good rates. Aside from the obvious lack of health insurance, are there other downfalls to contract work? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.

credit sesame - appreciate thots on value prop and prognosis for their offering ?

If I was a second or third choice candidate for a role, and ultimately got an offer, is it fair game to inquire with the recruiter as to why the initial candidates declined? And should this fact weigh into my decision process?

How does the housing market work exactly, like, what determines whether prices go up or down?

Emptier flights than usual as Galaxy Note 7 owners get denied boarding or have to leave devices. The number of consulting types with the look of horror as they have to make the decision: stay or go?

Hi Fishes,
I have below 2 offers.
Optum (grade 27)-32.8lpa (Fixed - 26.2, pf - 1.26, variable - 5.25) + 2lacs JB
JPMC(grade 602) - 25lpa (pf - 90k)
I am more interested in joining JP. But there seems to be a big difference in CTC. There is no variable mentioned in JP offer but probable12% bonus.
Which one is a better choice. Will JP revise my CTC. How and when to approach them and what's least I settle for. Joining date is 14th Sept for both.
Tech: React- 8 YOE(4 relevant),15 CCTC

How do referrals work?
If I get a referral from someone and I apply, then can I still reach out to a recruiter on LinkedIn expressing interest in the role? And do I let them know that I already applied? I’m sure they get tons of messages so what should I say so that it won’t be overlooked?Im currently unemployed and very eager to get an entry level position in either HR, Marketing, or Project/Program Coordinator in the tech field, so any advice is greatly appreciated.

Cd salary range in SF?

Working for a good-sized shop on good creative.

Hey Fishes,
I am suppose to join BNY Pune on grade I very soon. Wanted to check on how is the bank doing in the recession time. Any chances of layoffs predicted? Is the bank suffering any loss?

Have any lesbians out there (do they exist in consulting besides me?) watched the new Netflix show Everything Sucks and just smiled bc you were Kate back in the day?

Hi I have been offered a job of supervising associate at EY GDS. I have 12 years of experience in the IT and Telecom industry. I have completed my MBA from SPJIMR and also have a PMP certification. Can anyone please let me know more about this role if they have any idea. Also, would this role be an entry level role at EY?

Hi!

Wanted to know the compensation and designation offered from Deloitte with 3 years of industry experience after B Tech.

I got a offer for 9.5LPA fixed and designation of Analyst with 3 YOE. Should I go for it?

Anyone have any good Italian restaurants? Used to go to merlo on maple but they closed years ago 😞

From other posts I see it seems like the company I’m in is really lowballing us with 60k/year in the capital of California. Thoughts?

Which engineering is the best and why? I am an electrical engineer and I am sure that my engineering is the best career because it is the most difficult to study and at the same time we are the ones in charge of moving the world.

Does anyone feel like they need to keep saving more, even though you’re already doing what you can (maxing 401k, emergency, building up a nest egg, investing, etc etc etc)? How do you know when you’re good and it’s enough?

How would you explain what “time” is and why our brains feel the need to perceive it even though it’s not a tangible property?

It's been just about a year since Astroworld. Do you all feel safe at large events? Do event organizers and venues do enough to keep attendees safe?

Tomorrow’s eid for us Canadians. Eid Mubarak folks! Taking tomorrow off to celebrate and pray

Confession: Ramadan’s coming up real soon. As much as I look forward to fasting, it dampers my productivity and it’s very tiring

Was recently laid off by EY, can anyone here from industry can refer? I am from Tax and would like try out industry opportunities. Any help is appreciated.

😄🤗 my face when I found this bowl! Salaams to my people 😊!

Salaam,

As a student, Im interviewing for internships next semester. I've snagged some one-on-one's with professionals in various positions coming up soon.

How should I engage with them?

Muslim women - how much did you expect your Meher to be? How much was it? Did you have a discussion with your husband about it before?

Almost Eid ... inshallah. Another Ramadan leaving us. When are folks celebrating ? Tuesday or Wednesday or TBD

Does anyone do financial literacy workshops that incorporate Islamic financial guidelines (I.e zakat etc)

Do y’all have a prayer room at your firm? I don’t think mine does and I’m tryna think about how i can make it a thing. I’m sure there are other Muslims here

ماشاءالله

Good to see we have a group as, Muslims in Accounting.

Ramadan Mubarak y’all! Hope you guys have a productive, successful one. What are some of your goals going into this one especially considering we’re all working, possibly studying for cpa , etc

Feel like my life is at a standstill these days and I have nothing to look forward to.. feel far from Islam and unfortunately laziness and constant feelings of emptiness are keeping me far

Already completed my timesheet for next week. Next Tuesday and Wednesday I’m expected to be sick 😉

9% of Ramadan complete! Keep up the awesome work and may Allah accept it from us.

AsSalaamuAlaikum Wr. Wrb.


People any of you think we might take opportunity of this tax filing season and help out the less privileged to fill our their tax returns??

Eid Mubarak to everyone!

Eid Mubarak fellow Muslim number crunchers! Hope you guys eat sewaiyan and get henna tats!

Hey Salaam yall! Just discovered this App Lol super cool

Do you guys pray while at work? If yes, where do you find the space?

Is Deloitte doing anything for Ramadan like they did for Holi or did I miss the email?